Semi Skilled Site Operative

Recruit4staff (Wrexham) Ltd; St Helens; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stakeholder pension

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Welplan medical insurance

Job summary

Recruit4staff are representing a well-established engineering contractor in their search for a Semi Skilled Site Operative to work in St Helens.

The role involves carrying out general construction and maintenance tasks on engineering sites across the UK, using hand and power tools, maintaining housekeeping, and assisting skilled tradespeople under supervision.

Qualifications

• Proven experience on engineering site work in an industrial environment.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Strong knowledge of site health and safety requirements.
• Background in mechanical engineering or site fitting and maintenance.
• Experience in power stations, petrochemical sites or refineries.
• Valid safety cards: CCNSG, ACE, CSCS (or equivalent).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general construction and maintenance tasks on engineering sites.
• Assist skilled tradespeople and report to supervisors.
• Use hand and power tools and maintain housekeeping.
• Complete risk assessments and necessary paperwork.

Skills

Engineering site work

Hand tools

Power tools

Site safety

Mechanical background

Safety cards

UK driving licence

Education

C&G or NVQ

Job description

Recruit4staff are representing a well-established engineering contractor business in their search for a

Semi Skilled Site Operative to work in St Helens

Pay:

£16.86 – £21.92 per hour (PAYE) (Rates vary depending on project site, overtime available - ECSA & NAECI Rates)

Hours of Work:

Core Hours 38 hours per week – Monday to Thursday 8:00am–4:30pm, Friday 8:00am–2:00pm (hours will vary depending on site requirements)

Benefits:

• Stakeholder pension (up to 6% employer contribution), 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Welplan medical insurance

Job Role:

The Semi Skilled Site Operative will work on engineering and industrial sites across the UK, carrying out general construction and maintenance tasks and assisting skilled tradespeople. Responsibilities include using hand and power tools, maintaining housekeeping standards, completing paperwork and risk assessments, reporting to supervisors, and ensuring all site health & safety procedures and best practices are followed.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:

• Proven experience of engineering site work in an industrial environment working with Fabricator Welders / Pipefitters and similar trades
• Excellent experience using hand and power tools
• Good knowledge of site health & safety requirements
• Strong mechanical engineering or site fitting and maintenance background
• Experienced working in power stations / petrochemical sites / refineries and similar sites
• Valid CCNSG, ACE Card, CSCS, or equivalent site safety card
• Full UK driving licence

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• C&G or NVQ in a mechanical or engineering discipline

Additional Information

• Basic pay rates and overtime vary, with some projects operating under NAECI or ECSA agreements
• Some sites require DBS checks and extensive background screening due to high security levels
• Some work will be based at the client’s workshop in St Helens, so the ability to commute is essential
• The role involves extended overnight stays and working across the UK

Commutable From:

• Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington, Haydock, Widnes, Skelmersdale

Similar Job Titles:

• Semi-skilled Engineer
• Semi-skilled Site Operative
• Semi-skilled Welder
• Semi-skilled Fitter
• Semi-skilled Operative

This Semi Skilled Site Operative role offers long-term stability within a growing engineering contractor.